Rehabilitation Nurse Bank in Sidcup

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience with a commitment to hearing every employee's voice. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

The Rehabilitation Nurse (Band 5) is responsible for ensuring the effective provision of nursing care for patients in the unit. Responsibilities include:

• Adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Ensuring the criteria for CPD is met to maintain nursing registration.
• Practicing according to Bromley Healthcare Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrating active interest in at least one key area of community nursing.
• Acting in accordance with nurse prescribing guidelines if applicable.
• Participating in own appraisal and accessing clinical supervision process as agreed.
• Providing integrated patient care with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participating in team meetings and disseminating information.

Main duties include:

• Providing high quality and skilled nursing/rehabilitation care and support to patients, carers, and their families.
• Liaising with community teams, GP surgeries, statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Undertaking holistic assessments of the patient.
• Participating in multi-disciplinary activities such as case conferences and discharge planning.
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based programmes of care.
• Ensuring accurate collection and recording of data.
• Maintaining community nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate the values of Bromley Healthcare including Compassion, Health and Wellbeing, Continuous Learning and Innovation, and Belonging. The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Safeguarding responsibilities include safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk, and adhering to Bromley Healthcare's safeguarding procedures.

Essential criteria include evidence of Continued Professional Development and NMC registrations. Desirable criteria include willingness to work towards Advanced Assessment Skills and good communication skills.

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. We strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

Bromley Healthcare is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported. We welcome applicants with a disability and can support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process.

We offer a variety of flexible working options from day one, including remote working, compressed hours, part-time, and job shares.

Please note that all offers of new employment are subject to a six-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family, ensuring that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.

Important reminders include checking emails regularly, providing accurate work-related email addresses for references, and prioritising AT-RISK staff who meet the requirements of the post.